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Paradise Wildfire Insurance Open House
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (32+ words) Action News Now If you've been struggling to get insurance or don't know where to start, you can get help at this open house. Watch Action News Now...
Paradise mayor seeks federal help as home insurance costs expected to rise 16%
3+ week, 5+ day ago (378+ words) Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder and two town staff members went to Washington D. C. to speak with lawmakers and federal agencies about bringing funding to the town amidst rising home insurance rates. Action News Now reporter Bella Barbosa spoke with Mayor Crowder…...
What's a fire risk score " and how could it be impacting your home insurance rate?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (538+ words) Action News Now's Bella Barbosa reports from Paradise on how fire risk scores are impacting home insurance for some on the ridge. PARADISE, Calif. - The future of home and business insurance remains uncertain in California due to wildfire risk. The…...
Paradise rebuilds, but rising insurance costs dampen recovery
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (400+ words) PARADISE, Calif. " Nearly seven years after the Camp Fire devastated Paradise, the town continues to make significant progress in rebuilding. But as new homes rise across the Ridge, many residents face a growing obstacle " the soaring cost of homeowners insurance....
New strategies to boost insurance options in California
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order focusing on insurance stability, with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara emphasizing a need for a "whole-of-government" approach. In a press release, Commissioner Lara highlighted that five major insurance companies, including three top…...
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues notice to insurance companies regarding mudslides and debris flows due to wildfire burn scars
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (323+ words) SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a notice to insurance companies in California, reminding them of their obligation to cover damages from mudslides and debris flows caused by recent wildfires. This comes as storms moved through…...
Insurance Commissioner Lara takes formal legal action against the California FAIR Plan Association
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. -On Thursday, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced legal action against the California FAIR Plan Association for allegedly denying smoke damage claims from wildfire survivors. The state's insurer of last resort is accused of using arbitrary requirements to deny…...
Insurance Commissioner Lara adopts judge's ruling on State Farm emergency rate increase
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) The ruling follows a three-day hearing conducted by an administrative law judge, who found that State Farm is experiencing significant financial distress. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has adopted a judge's ruling that grants State Farm an emergency…...